A family’s story can reach people who have never opened a clinical guide. Tisha Campbell’s new memoir, The A Word: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism and Love, brings autism, parenting, and family connection into that public conversation. HarperCollins lists the book’s release as September 15, 2026, through its Amistad imprint.
For readers searching for Tisha Campbell’s new book, that full title matters: this is a memoir about a mother and her family, rather than a universal instruction manual for every autistic person. Auesomely You has not reviewed the complete book; this introduction draws on the publisher’s listing and Campbell’s public interviews.
A conversation with her son, too
On release day, Campbell appeared on Way Up With Angela Yee alongside her son Xen. The interview gives readers another place to hear about the family’s experience directly. Listening to both parent and adult child creates room for a question that deserves attention in every family story: whose perspective is being centered?
A parent’s memories and an autistic person’s account can both matter without being identical. Readers can approach a memoir with curiosity while remembering that one family cannot represent every communication style, support need, or cultural experience.
Bringing the book into your reading circle
A family book discussion does not have to become a debate over whether someone looks autistic. Try asking what makes a person feel understood, what support looks like at different ages, and how adults can protect a child’s privacy while seeking community. Give autistic readers space to disagree with a passage or decline to share their own history.
Libraries and bookstores can use the complete title and author to locate available formats. Check the publisher’s current listing for purchasing options; this magazine is not selling the book or claiming an affiliation with its author.
Why we are following this story
Celebrity visibility can open a door. The useful next step is making everyday spaces more welcoming: allowing communication time, listening to autistic adults, and asking families what practical help would make their week easier. That is a conversation worth carrying beyond a book launch.
Sources & further reading
Reporting checked October 20, 2026. Service details and event availability can change.
